Our 2021 Globe Theatre Guided Tour in photos
Our Globe Theatre Guided Tour runs throughout Summer 2021 – use the below photo guide to help familiarise yourself with the building prior to your visit
Last month we announced Summer 2021 at Shakespeare’s Globe. As well as telling the world that performances were kicking off (from 19 May), we were also excited to recommence our outdoor Globe Theatre Guided Tour in April.
When our tours finally began earlier this month – for the first time this year – visitors and staff we overjoyed to step back into our wooden ‘O’.
Our Globe Theatre Guided Tour recommenced in April 2021. Photographer: Pete Le May
We had, of course, made some changes to our tours – there’s a new face coverings policy, a new one-way route which takes you through our theatre in a safe and spacious way, and more. We know that these changes and safety measures can be a lot of process for all visitors (new and returning), so we wanted to share a visual guide below to give you a sense of what to expect.
In this blog we showcase the photos of photographer Pete Le May, who went along recently to capture a wonderful Globe Theatre Guided Tour in action. We hope this digital photo story helps familiarise you with our space once again, prior to your visit.
Also don’t forget to check-out our safety measures ahead of your visit if you want to read more. We can’t wait to see you in person soon!
You will book for a tour that begins at a specific time (pre-booking online essential beforehand). Arrive at Shakespeare’s Globe 10–15 minutes prior to your tour time.
Come to the the entrance by the Groundling Gates on Bankside (SE1 9DT, opposite the river) where a staff member will greet you at an outdoor information pod.
We are paperless! We are only issuing e-tickets at present – you can show this on a mobile device when you arrive.
Those over the age of 11 must wear a face covering for the duration of their visit to us, unless they are exempt.
Our directional signage – and friendly staff – will guide you.
Swan Bar & Restaurant are taking booking for outdoor dining – visit them before or after your visit using their separate entrance (they are right next door to us on Bankside).
A member of staff will meet you outside Shakespeare’s Globe when you arrive. You will be shown where to go for your tour in our outdoor Globe Theatre. Photographer: Pete Le May
All of our staff are here (and trained) to support you at this time. Our tour guides will wear see-through face-shields.
You will be guided from the information pod, up the steps and through our black, metal groundling gates.
You will then follow staff into the outdoor Piazza and finally through doors into the open-air Yard of the Globe Theatre.
Everything will be signposted for you or you can ask a member of staff to show you the way. Photographer: Charlotte Horobin
Hand sanitising stations can be found across our site. Photographer: Charlotte Horobin
You will be shown where to exit at the end of the tour – from the Globe Theatre, you will make your way back out to the Piazza and then follow steps down to Bankside, the same area where you arrived. Photographer: Pete Le May
FINIS.
Globe Theatre Guided Tour is booking dates up until 31 October 2021.
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